Welcome to Esther's Blog

Welcome to Esther's Blog

The World According to Esther

Spin a Candidate-Primary Tuesday Concept Yarns

Sometimes, you can’t express your feelings in mere words. Sometimes, the only thing that can tell a story is spinning it into a yarn.  These last couple months of presidential candidate rhetoric has inspired such spinning.

Uninhibited Exploration-Kids and SAORI

Last week I had the opportunity to assist my friend and mentor, Chiaki O’Brien, teaching SAORI weaving to K-5th graders, at the Blake School just outside Minneapolis.  To say it was an inspirational week is an understatement.

The Power of Community, Intention and Gratitude

Over a year ago, an amazing student walked into my studio. She is bright and energetic and was searching for her “passion.”  She sat at the loom and immediately knew it was where she belonged.

2015 Out with a Bang!

I can’t believe that January is more than half over!! My 2015 ended with such huge things and I’m so excited that this year is already steaming ahead!

Preview my NEW Craftsy Class!

I can’t believe it’s just a couple weeks until the launch date of my new Craftsy class, Fiber Preparations for Spinning ( though it’s for felters and weavers too!)